Clark joins FTC Development as director of development and more Chattanooga-area career moves

Clark joins FTC Development as director of development

Thomas Clark has joined FTC Development, formerly Fidelity Trust Compnay, as the director of development.

Clark has worked for 17 years in real estate development, project management and construction oversight. In his most recent role, Clark managed his own organization that worked with companies to develop properties across the Southeast, specializing in discovering and redeveloping historic buildings to breathe new life into iconic sites.

Throughout his career, he established relationships with national brands, including 7 Eleven, Sprouts, and Harris Teeter. He was integral in the refurbishment of the John Ross Building for the new Steam Logistics office in Downtown Chattanooga, as well as the renovation of the Ross Hotel to become the initial Tomorrow Building. Clark is still involved with the continued development of Chattanooga Prep, working to help the school’s growth.

“We are beyond grateful to have Thomas join our team,” FTC Development CEO Matt McGauley said in an announcement of Clark’s appointment. “With his history and connections, we believe he will be an incredible asset to the company. We look forward to seeing what he’ll help us accomplish as we continue growing.”

FTC Development in a fourth-genertion family business has more than 100 years of experience in commercial development within the Chattanooga region.

Chambliss appoints Padgal as communications coordinator

Jasmine Render Padgal has joined Chambliss Center for Children as the new communications coordinator.

Padgal holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from the University of West Georgia in Carrolton, Georgia. She was most recently served as the director of marketing and communications and diversity, equity and Iinclusion coordinator at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School.

Before transitioning into the Marketing and Communications Department, she worked for two years in the admission office at St. Andrew after previously working as a print and Mmarketing specialist for the Staples Corporation, a graphic designer at Big Frog Custom T-Shirts, and a social media strategist intern at the University of West Georgia’s Communications Department.

Market Street Partners wins AABA award

Market Street Partners, PLLC (MSP), a Chattanooga-based tax, audit, and consulting firm, was named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the “Company of the Year – Business & Professional Services” category in The 21st Annual American Business Awards.

More than 230 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year’s Stevie Award winners from more than 3,700 nominations.

“Any time we win an award like this, it truly is a team distinction,” said Kyle Bryant, co-founding partner at Market Street Partners. “I’ve never been a part of a team that works so well together, lifting each other up while keeping its clients and business partners continuously in mind.”

In 2022, MSP also was named a “Small Business of the Year” by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and a “Best Firm to Work For” by Accounting Today. Last month, the firm was named one of “The Americas Fastest Growing Companies” by the Financial Times.

To accommodate its growth, Market Street Partners will relocate into the newly renovated office building at 715 Market Street later this year.

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